Many thanks to Lane Kawaoka for sharing his wealth of real estate investing expertise on Episode #167 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner! Lane detailed his journey from engineering to real estate investing, eventually transitioning from single-family rental properties to multi-million dollar syndications and commercial deals. He now leads a $2.1 billion real estate company. In his book, The Wealth Elevator, Lane categorizes investors by net worth, ranging from the

Many thanks to Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, for joining me on Episode #166 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Gilbert is a movement disorders specialist at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and Chief Mission Officer of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. She trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Columbia University, where she studied under renowned movement disorders specialist Dr. Stanley Fahn. During our 35-minute conversation, Dr. Gilbert descri

Many thanks to Bilal Ahmed, MD, a structural cardiologist with a side gig of a microbiome company, "Lylah Health," for joining me on Episode #165 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Bilal is a smart, personable young man and we had a great informative discussion about cardiology and the microbiome. Click on the link to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM71LC8gHLY&t=67s #structuralcardiology @LylahHealth #microbiome #hearthealth

Many thanks to Jodie Burton MD, MSc, for joining me for this 12-minute Medscape video interview. Dr. Burton is a neuroimmunologist and clinical associate professor at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We discussed a recent publication in JAMA Neurology that discusses whether the various phenotypes of MS should be considered a single disease. #multiplesclerosis #MS #neuroimmunology

"The Locum Life" continues to support physicians exploring locum tenens! I just learned that the audiobook version of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," which I (laboriously and enjoyably) narrated, has sold 400 copies! Yay! If you are interested in listening, or just reading (softcover, hardcover and Kindle), please check it out. Feedback much appreciated! Available as an audiobook on Audible.com! #locumtenens #locums #1099 #entrepreneur

Many thanks to Kyle Struebing for joining me today for the 164th episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Kyle is a co-founder of Altered States Wellness along with Jo-Jo, his life partner. Altered States Wellness is a franchise focusing on wellness services, which include float therapy, cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy, and other alternative treatments. Kyle shared his interest in wellness that sprouted from a

Many thanks to Deven Greene for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Deven started writing while still working as a pathologist, but it was a struggle. When she retired, her writing really took off. She has 6 published novels and working on the 7th! Please join us for a fascinating conversation about writing, publishing, and work-life balance. #medicalfiction #author #writing #penname #work/life balance

Many thanks to Ronald W. Pies for joining me in this examination of the ethics of referring patients to one's own hospital pharmacy. Is it legal? Is it ethical? These are the questions we try and answer. Dr. Pies and I had a great discussion when he was a guest on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner," Episode #63, where we discussed psychiatry and writing. He's thoughtful and smart! One of Dr. Pies' passions is writing. He is the author of several books, including the

Many thanks to Heather Gatcombe, MD, a physician and mother of a child affected by a rare mitochondrial disease. Her son experienced normal development until age eight, when he suffered a sudden stroke at school. After five years, he was diagnosed with a nuclear DNA mutation. Now 16, he has endured multiple strokes, hearing loss, and heart failure, but has successfully undergone a heart transplant and is currently preparing for college. In addition to her clinical work, Heath

Many thanks to Jeremy Silver, host of the Politically Centered Podcast, to invite me to discuss optimal epilepsy care in Alberta, Canada. As I did my neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship in Montreal, Canada, at the Montreal Neurologic Institute, I have more familiarity with the Canadian Healthcare System than many of my neurologic colleagues here in the USA. We had an informative and thoughtful discussion that was hopefully helpful! Please tune in if you are interested

Many thanks to Dr. Lilach Goldstein for discussing her research on managing antiseizure drug levels during pregnancy and the postpartum period for this Medscape interview. Dr Goldstein is currently the head of the Epilepsy Unit at Tel Aviv Medical Center in Israel. She's here to discuss her recent presentation at the American Epilepsy Society, “ Dose Adjustment of the Anti-seizure Medications Levetiracetam and Lamotrigine During the Postpartum Period. Schedule Plan, Safety

Many thanks to Bobby Dubois, MD, PhD, for joining me as a guest on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner podcast! We live in an era where "miracle" cures are sold daily by celebrities and self-proclaimed experts. These treatments often prey on desperation and limited health literacy, resulting in physical harm and financial loss. Dr. Bobby shares his insights on how to identify what actually works in healthcare and how he maintains his own peak performance as a ranch ow

Please watch this 13 minute interview with Ithay Biton , who presented research at the recent American Epilepsy Society to answer this question! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/you-had-seizure-no-i-didnt-accuracy-patient-seizure-diaries-2026a10006lb #epilepsy #seizure #compliance

Many thanks to Drs. Santoshi Billakota and Shahla Moghbel for hosting me on Be Empowered: The Podcast! I always enjoy an opportunity to speak about locum tenens. My experiences inspired my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," which I always recommend to physicians considering trying locum tenens. Whether it's to earn extra money, try out a different practice style, or travel across the USA (or even abroad), locum tenens offers a potential solution to

Many thanks to Matt Harmody, MD, for appearing as a guest on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Matt is a retired ER physician and a living kidney donor. At age 56, he donated a kidney to a perfect stranger. Matt is also a mountaineer who joined a record-setting team to summit the highest peak in every US state, all to raise awareness for living kidney donation. During this 50-minute discussion, Matt explains why he donated a kidney, the rigorous screening process

Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Smith for the opportunity to speak about locum tenens on her podcast Sustainable Clinical Medicine . I told stories about my locums experiences (dating back to 1982!) and provided actionable recommendations for those starting out with locums. Of course, my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," is a good place to start! While there are many worthwhile nonclinical jobs out there, "burned out" doctors should consider locum tenens

Many thanks to Dr. Victor Rivera for discussing disparities in care for patients with multiple sclerosis worldwide. Dr. Rivera is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and the Founder and Inaugural Director of the Maxine Messenger MS Comprehensive Care Center. Therapeutic options for multiple sclerosis have dramatically expanded-yet availability and cost are quite uneven worldwide. You can listen to our 10-minute discussion he

Many thanks to Stanley Bronstein, CPA , attorney, author of the 7 “Ways of Excellence” books, and leader of the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge . One day, when Stanley was about to turn 50 years old, he realized that he was going to die, very soon, if he didn’t do something about the 350 pounds he was carrying around. He lost 100 pounds with Weight Watchers, but put most of it back on. Finally, he discovered a more permanent solution. Today, Stanley is a trim 145, and he

Many thanks to Phillip Pearl, MD, pediatric neurologist and professional musician, for joining me on this video Medscape interview. Dr. Pearl is an authority on music and the brain and shared his thoughts on how the brain responds to music, its effect on the brain, and its role as music therapy in a variety of neurologic conditions. Please join us for this 15-minute interview: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/music-and-brain-musician-neurologists-perspective-2026a10002m0

Many thanks to Ray Hartgen, a cancer survivor and author of several books, including "Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma," for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Ray shared his journey with multiple myeloma that included a stem cell transplant six years ago. He continues to receive regular treatments to keep the cancer at bay. His personal experience has led him to become an active cancer patient advocate. During our 30-minute discussion , Ray empha